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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
COPENHAGEN (The Borowitz Report)—After rebuffing Donald J. Trump’s hypothetical proposal to purchase Greenland, the government of Denmark has announced that it would be interested in buying the United States instead. “As we have stated, Greenland is not for sale,” a … Continue reading
Our 5th Annual Book Give-away will be on Sunday Sept.15.
From Betsy Hanson: To get in the swing of things, please start right now to screen your bookshelves for all your surplus books and DVDs. The collection box will be out on Sept. 8th, and you know how time flies … Continue reading
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Older People Need Rides. Why Aren’t They Using Uber and Lyft?
Ed Note: As we age and begin to give up our cars, we do have some alternatives at Skyline and thank goodness for Ben during the hours he is available. But what about other times? Not all of us are … Continue reading
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World’s best airport
Thanks to Gordon G for finding this. Hard to believe an airport is a place to hang out, study or even have weddings, but this video makes me want to visit!
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The rebirth of nuclear power could come from Bellevue, if Congress approves
From Crosscut: Nuclear power has stalled in the United States. The country’s 97 commercial reactors provide 20 percent of its power, but only one reactor has gone online since 1998 — in Tennessee in 2016. Two more reactors — behind schedule and way … Continue reading
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King-of-Saxony: Otherworldly Calls
From Aeon: Endemic to the mountain forests of New Guinea, the King of Saxony bird-of-paradise (Pteridophora alberti) is best-known for the flamboyant, mate-attracting efforts of its males. The bird’s courtship displays – which often double as a means of keeping … Continue reading
The Ethical Mess of Our Health Care System
When dialysis was invented in the 1960’s Congress decided that it would be too expensive for insurance companies, so they decided to cover the care of chronic renal disease for any age – basically the government became a single payer … Continue reading
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The smartest person you may have never heard of.
Some geniuses go through life without recognition. C.S. Peirce is an example of an incredible mind that is now being discovered in relatively buried archives at Harvard.
The story of Medic 1 – Skyline presentation
Dr. Rick Rapport, UW Harborview Neurosurgeon, has written the story of Medic One (Seattle’s Medic One: How We Don’t Die). How fortunate we are to have Dr. Leonard Cobb here at Skyline and to now have this history documented. Nick … Continue reading
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Journey to the moon – Skyline presentation
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Book Club Spotlight: The Book Club for Men from Teaneck and Other Places
Ed note: This article from Book Club Spotlight was sent in by Pam P. We also have a pretty unique book club at Skyline – the next one being tomorrow night in the Sky Club Lounge. All are welcome. The … Continue reading
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2019-20 Sky Opera Planning Schedule
Cornelius has an amazing season planned at Skyline helping arts thrive in our community.
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City Council debates at Town Hall
Town Hall is collaborating with City Club to host general election City Council Debates for Districts 3 and 7. These are two separate debates with a brief break in between, starting at 5:30 and 7:30pm respectively. The editorial direction of … Continue reading
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Giant batteries and cheap solar power are shoving fossil fuels off the grid
This month, officials in Los Angeles, California, are expected to approve a deal that would make solar power cheaper than ever while also addressing its chief flaw: It works only when the sun shines. The deal calls for a huge … Continue reading
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A sling – in case of emergencies
Ed note: This sling could be useful is helping evacuate those with disabilities from high rises in event of fire, earthquake of elevator shutdown. Thanks to Bob P who found this in the University of San Francisco news: Two years … Continue reading
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Blue Angels
Thanks to Put B for sending this great photo. Do you have any you’d like to share?
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